Learning that a teenager is intentionally hurting themselves is something that most parents dread thinking about. Parents who find themselves in such a scenario should understand they are not alone. Teen mental health crises are quite rampant, with roughly 20% of US high school students seriously considering suicide in recent studies. Despite such statistics, it …
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How to Recognize Self-Harm in Teen Girls
Recognizing self-harm in teen girls is crucial to providing the correct treatment options. Parents and guardians play an important role in identifying cases of self-harm in teens. Before diving into the warning signs of self-harm, parents need to understand what self-harm is. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious mental health condition where teens deliberately injure …
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Teen Self-Harm Relapse: How to Help Your Teen
(480) 485-3424 Contact Us Self-harm relapse is a serious health consequence that can arise from untreated mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Self-harm, such as teen cutting, is a dangerous symptom of a larger mental health issue that likely requires professional intervention. While many do receive treatment, relapse is still a …
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Guide To Teen Self-Harm By Arizona Teen Mental Health Experts
Studies show that about 17% of teenagers in the United States engage in teen self-harm at least once. Such worrying statistics show that teen self-harm is a serious mental health condition that shouldn’t be ignored. Due to the complexity of teen self-harm, parents and caregivers need to educate themselves on this problem and understand when …
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Effective Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for Teen Self-Harm in Arizona
Self-harm is a problem that is most common among teens and adolescents, studies show that anywhere between 13% to 35% of students engage in self-harm activities at some point. Imagine your teen feeling alone and overwhelmed and resorting to self-harm to cope with their pain. This is a reality for many teens in Arizona. Teen …
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